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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.35, 672.45 and 481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.35, 672.45 and 481.35 is: 672.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.35 : 672.45 = 481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.35/672.45 = 481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.35x = 672.45 × 481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.35x = 323,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,683.81/481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.45

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