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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.84, 665.05 and 304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.84, 665.05 and 304.69 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.84 : 665.05 = 304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.84/665.05 = 304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.84x = 665.05 × 304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.84x = 202,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,632.56/481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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