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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 664.32 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 664.32 and 306.48 is: 423.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 664.32 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/664.32 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 664.32 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 203,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,600.79/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.11

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