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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 664.61 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 664.61 and 304.53 is: 420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 664.61 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/664.61 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 664.61 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 202,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,392.16/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.22

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