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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.46, 664.62 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.46, 664.62 and 307.04 is: 423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.46 : 664.62 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.46/664.62 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.46x = 664.62 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.46x = 204,064.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,064.92/481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.85

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