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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.80, 723.90 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.80, 723.90 and 308.54 is: 463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.80 : 723.90 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.80/723.90 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.80x = 723.90 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.80x = 223,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,352.11/481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.58

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