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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 664.83 and 304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 664.83 and 304.63 is: 420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 664.83 = 304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/664.83 = 304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 664.83 × 304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 202,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,527.16/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.46

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