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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 664.05 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 664.05 and 304.25 is: 419.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 664.05 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/664.05 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 664.05 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 202,037.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,037.21/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.74

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