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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.10, 664.09 and 304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.10, 664.09 and 304.19 is: 419.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.10 : 664.09 = 304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.10/664.09 = 304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.10x = 664.09 × 304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.10x = 202,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,005.46/481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.88

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