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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.39, 663.43 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.39, 663.43 and 376.31 is: 518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.39 : 663.43 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.39/663.43 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.39x = 663.43 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.39x = 249,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,655.34/481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.61

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