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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 664.20 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 664.20 and 357.51 is: 493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 664.20 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/664.20 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 664.20 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 237,460.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,460.63/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.54

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