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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.16, 663.66 and 473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.16, 663.66 and 473.96 is: 653.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.16 : 663.66 = 473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.16/663.66 = 473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.16x = 663.66 × 473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.16x = 314,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,548.29/481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.73

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