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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.84, 664.98 and 307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.84, 664.98 and 307.30 is: 424.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.84 : 664.98 = 307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.84/664.98 = 307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.84x = 664.98 × 307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.84x = 204,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,348.35/481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.10

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