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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.69, 664.48 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.69, 664.48 and 304.32 is: 419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.69 : 664.48 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.69/664.48 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.69x = 664.48 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.69x = 202,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,214.55/481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.80

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