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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.82, 664.81 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.82, 664.81 and 307.13 is: 423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.82 : 664.81 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.82/664.81 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.82x = 664.81 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.82x = 204,179.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,179.00/481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.77

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