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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.13, 663.71 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.13, 663.71 and 303.75 is: 419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.13 : 663.71 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.13/663.71 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.13x = 663.71 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.13x = 201,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,601.91/481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.02

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