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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 663.96 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 663.96 and 315.54 is: 435.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 663.96 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/663.96 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 663.96 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 209,505.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,505.94/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.49

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