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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.10, 662.51 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.10, 662.51 and 470.36 is: 647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.10 : 662.51 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.10/662.51 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.10x = 662.51 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.10x = 311,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,621.04/481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.73

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