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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 663 and 397.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 663 and 397.84 is: 548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 663 = 397.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/663 = 397.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 663 × 397.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 263,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,767.92/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.15

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