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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.13, 663.84 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.13, 663.84 and 348.55 is: 480.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.13 : 663.84 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.13/663.84 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.13x = 663.84 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.13x = 231,378.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,378.11/481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.91

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