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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.21, 723.02 and 307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.21, 723.02 and 307.96 is: 462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.21 : 723.02 = 307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.21/723.02 = 307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.21x = 723.02 × 307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.21x = 222,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,657.89/481.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.71

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