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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 664.14 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 664.14 and 306.60 is: 422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 664.14 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/664.14 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 664.14 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 203,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,625.32/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.95

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