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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 664.35 and 370.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 664.35 and 370.45 is: 511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 664.35 = 370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/664.35 = 370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 664.35 × 370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 246,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,108.46/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.45

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