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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.81, 721.23 and 307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.81, 721.23 and 307.90 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.81 : 721.23 = 307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.81/721.23 = 307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.81x = 721.23 × 307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.81x = 222,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,066.72/481.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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