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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 663.80 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 663.80 and 355.19 is: 489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 663.80 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/663.80 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 663.80 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 235,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,770.03/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.82

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