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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 663.93 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 663.93 and 306.48 is: 422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 663.93 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/663.93 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 663.93 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 203,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,481.27/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.91

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