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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.21, 720.63 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.21, 720.63 and 307.36 is: 460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.21 : 720.63 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.21/720.63 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.21x = 720.63 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.21x = 221,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,493.74/481.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.29

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