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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.06, 720.98 and 307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.06, 720.98 and 307.66 is: 461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.06 : 720.98 = 307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.06/720.98 = 307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.06x = 720.98 × 307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.06x = 221,811.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,811.56/481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.09

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