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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 663.84 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 663.84 and 306.54 is: 422.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 663.84 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/663.84 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 663.84 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 203,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,493.51/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.62

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