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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.40, 664.14 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.40, 664.14 and 350.12 is: 483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.40 : 664.14 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.40/664.14 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.40x = 664.14 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.40x = 232,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,528.70/481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.03

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