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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.90, 668.08 and 306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.90, 668.08 and 306.94 is: 423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.90 : 668.08 = 306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.90/668.08 = 306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.90x = 668.08 × 306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.90x = 205,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,060.48/483.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.77

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