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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.90, 664.86 and 307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.90, 664.86 and 307.35 is: 424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.90 : 664.86 = 307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.90/664.86 = 307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.90x = 664.86 × 307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.90x = 204,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,344.72/481.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.04

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