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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 664.02 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 664.02 and 306.84 is: 423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 664.02 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/664.02 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 664.02 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 203,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,747.90/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.36

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