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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481, 662.16 and 431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481, 662.16 and 431.86 is: 594.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 662.16 = 431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/662.16 = 431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 662.16 × 431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 285,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,960.42/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.51

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