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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.73, 667.30 and 306.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.73, 667.30 and 306.39 is: 422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.73 : 667.30 = 306.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.73/667.30 = 306.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.73x = 667.30 × 306.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.73x = 204,456.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,456.36/483.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.67

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