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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.48, 664.16 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.48, 664.16 and 304.38 is: 419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.48 : 664.16 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.48/664.16 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.48x = 664.16 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.48x = 202,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,157.02/481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.87

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