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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.06, 664.32 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.06, 664.32 and 370.90 is: 512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.06 : 664.32 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.06/664.32 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.06x = 664.32 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.06x = 246,396.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,396.29/481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.19

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