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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.23, 663.75 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.23, 663.75 and 315.36 is: 434.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.23 : 663.75 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.23/663.75 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.23x = 663.75 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.23x = 209,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,320.20/481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.97

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