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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.43, 663.93 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.43, 663.93 and 350.21 is: 482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.43 : 663.93 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.43/663.93 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.43x = 663.93 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.43x = 232,511.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,511.61/481.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.97

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