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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 663.93 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 663.93 and 306.90 is: 423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 663.93 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/663.93 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 663.93 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 203,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,760.12/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.34

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