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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.25, 663.96 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.25, 663.96 and 315.56 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.25 : 663.96 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.25/663.96 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.25x = 663.96 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.25x = 209,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,519.22/481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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