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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.22, 664.17 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.22, 664.17 and 377.54 is: 521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.22 : 664.17 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.22/664.17 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.22x = 664.17 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.22x = 250,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,750.74/481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.07

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