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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 664.02 and 306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 664.02 and 306.88 is: 423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 664.02 = 306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/664.02 = 306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 664.02 × 306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 203,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,774.46/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.54

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