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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.15, 664.37 and 358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.15, 664.37 and 358.13 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.15 : 664.37 = 358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.15/664.37 = 358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.15x = 664.37 × 358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.15x = 237,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,932.04/481.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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