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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.30, 663.97 and 304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.30, 663.97 and 304.14 is: 419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.30 : 663.97 = 304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.30/663.97 = 304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.30x = 663.97 × 304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.30x = 201,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,939.84/481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.57

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