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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 721.44 and 307.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 721.44 and 307.86 is: 461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 721.44 = 307.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/721.44 = 307.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 721.44 × 307.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 222,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,102.52/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.67

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