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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 664.36 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 664.36 and 306.84 is: 423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 664.36 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/664.36 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 664.36 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 203,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,852.22/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.42

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