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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 663.66 and 384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 663.66 and 384.12 is: 529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 663.66 = 384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/663.66 = 384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 663.66 × 384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 254,925.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,925.08/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.64

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