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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 665.04 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 665.04 and 307.32 is: 424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 665.04 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/665.04 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 665.04 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 204,380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,380.09/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.15

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