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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.31, 721.47 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.31, 721.47 and 308.17 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.31 : 721.47 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.31/721.47 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.31x = 721.47 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.31x = 222,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,337.47/481.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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