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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.37, 664.37 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.37, 664.37 and 307.13 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.37 : 664.37 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.37/664.37 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.37x = 664.37 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.37x = 204,046.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,046.42/481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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