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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.23, 663.96 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.23, 663.96 and 306.60 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.23 : 663.96 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.23/663.96 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.23x = 663.96 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.23x = 203,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,570.14/481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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