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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.16, 663.40 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.16, 663.40 and 350.12 is: 482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.16 : 663.40 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.16/663.40 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.16x = 663.40 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.16x = 232,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,269.61/481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.73

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