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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.03, 663.65 and 306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.03, 663.65 and 306.47 is: 422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.03 : 663.65 = 306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.03/663.65 = 306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.03x = 663.65 × 306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.03x = 203,388.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,388.82/481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.82

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