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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.16, 664.31 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.16, 664.31 and 348.82 is: 481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.16 : 664.31 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.16/664.31 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.16x = 664.31 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.16x = 231,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,725.60/481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.60

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