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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 663.84 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 663.84 and 306.72 is: 423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 663.84 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/663.84 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 663.84 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 203,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,613.00/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.21

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