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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.81, 667.31 and 306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.81, 667.31 and 306.83 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.81 : 667.31 = 306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.81/667.31 = 306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.81x = 667.31 × 306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.81x = 204,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,745.86/483.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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