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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 664.36 and 304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 664.36 and 304.31 is: 420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 664.36 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/664.36 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 664.36 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 202,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,172.29/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.04

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