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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.91, 667.78 and 306.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.91, 667.78 and 306.79 is: 423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.91 : 667.78 = 306.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.91/667.78 = 306.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.91x = 667.78 × 306.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.91x = 204,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,865.79/483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.36

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