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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 721.98 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 721.98 and 305.58 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 721.98 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/721.98 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 721.98 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 220,622.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,622.65/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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