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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.18, 664.27 and 315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.18, 664.27 and 315.65 is: 435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.18 : 664.27 = 315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.18/664.27 = 315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.18x = 664.27 × 315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.18x = 209,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,672.72/481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.75

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