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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 663.58 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 663.58 and 306.52 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 663.58 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/663.58 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 663.58 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 203,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,400.54/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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