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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 664.44 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 664.44 and 307.04 is: 423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 664.44 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/664.44 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 664.44 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 204,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,009.66/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.47

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