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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 664 and 306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 664 and 306.40 is: 422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 664 = 306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/664 = 306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 664 × 306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 203,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,449.60/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.90

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