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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 664.07 and 306.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 664.07 and 306.63 is: 423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 664.07 = 306.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/664.07 = 306.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 664.07 × 306.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 203,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,622.25/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.05

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