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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 664.50 and 376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 664.50 and 376.19 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 664.50 = 376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/664.50 = 376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 664.50 × 376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 249,982.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,982.57/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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