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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.82, 665.00 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.82, 665.00 and 304.75 is: 420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.82 : 665.00 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.82/665.00 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.82x = 665.00 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.82x = 202,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,659.20/481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.62

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