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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.21, 663.55 and 443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.21, 663.55 and 443.97 is: 612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.21 : 663.55 = 443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.21/663.55 = 443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.21x = 663.55 × 443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.21x = 294,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,595.18/481.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.20

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