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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.94, 667.58 and 306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.94, 667.58 and 306.57 is: 422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.94 : 667.58 = 306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.94/667.58 = 306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.94x = 667.58 × 306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.94x = 204,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,660.00/483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.90

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