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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 663.64 and 313.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 663.64 and 313.19 is: 431.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 663.64 = 313.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/663.64 = 313.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 663.64 × 313.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 207,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,845.56/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.94

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