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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 663.44 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 663.44 and 402.64 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 663.44 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/663.44 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 663.44 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 267,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,127.48/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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