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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.24, 663.67 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.24, 663.67 and 357.21 is: 492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.24 : 663.67 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.24/663.67 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.24x = 663.67 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.24x = 237,069.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,069.56/481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.62

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