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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.62, 721.20 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.62, 721.20 and 308.49 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.62 : 721.20 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.62/721.20 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.62x = 721.20 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.62x = 222,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,482.99/481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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