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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.30, 663.68 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.30, 663.68 and 376.20 is: 518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.30 : 663.68 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.30/663.68 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.30x = 663.68 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.30x = 249,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,677.36/481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.76

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