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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.35, 661.53 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.35, 661.53 and 432.75 is: 594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.35 : 661.53 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.35/661.53 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.35x = 661.53 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.35x = 286,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,277.11/481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.74

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