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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.93, 667.54 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.93, 667.54 and 306.56 is: 422.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.93 : 667.54 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.93/667.54 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.93x = 667.54 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.93x = 204,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,641.06/483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.87

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