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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.65, 664.52 and 307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.65, 664.52 and 307.10 is: 423.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.65 : 664.52 = 307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.65/664.52 = 307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.65x = 664.52 × 307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.65x = 204,069.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,069.23/481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.69

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