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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.30, 663.78 and 376.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.30, 663.78 and 376.23 is: 518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.30 : 663.78 = 376.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.30/663.78 = 376.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.30x = 663.78 × 376.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.30x = 249,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,733.95/481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.87

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