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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.07, 664.07 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.07, 664.07 and 304.29 is: 420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.07 : 664.07 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.07/664.07 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.07x = 664.07 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.07x = 202,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,068.34/481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.04

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