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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.10, 663.71 and 315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.10, 663.71 and 315.27 is: 434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.10 : 663.71 = 315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.10/663.71 = 315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.10x = 663.71 × 315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.10x = 209,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,246.28/481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.94

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