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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.24, 663.81 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.24, 663.81 and 313.23 is: 432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.24 : 663.81 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.24/663.81 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.24x = 663.81 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.24x = 207,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,926.52/481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.06

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