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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.03, 663.58 and 304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.03, 663.58 and 304.21 is: 419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.03 : 663.58 = 304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.03/663.58 = 304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.03x = 663.58 × 304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.03x = 201,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,867.67/481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.66

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