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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.84, 723.06 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.84, 723.06 and 308.64 is: 463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.84 : 723.06 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.84/723.06 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.84x = 723.06 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.84x = 223,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,165.24/481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.15

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