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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.25, 664.17 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.25, 664.17 and 306.56 is: 423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.25 : 664.17 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.25/664.17 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.25x = 664.17 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.25x = 203,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,607.96/481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.08

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