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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 663.36 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 663.36 and 383.04 is: 527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 663.36 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/663.36 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 663.36 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 254,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,093.41/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.78

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