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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 661.97 and 477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 661.97 and 477.72 is: 657.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 661.97 = 477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/661.97 = 477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 661.97 × 477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 316,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,236.34/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.19

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