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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.17, 664.21 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.17, 664.21 and 307.02 is: 423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.17 : 664.21 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.17/664.21 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.17x = 664.21 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.17x = 203,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,925.75/481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.81

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