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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 664.56 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 664.56 and 403.68 is: 557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 664.56 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/664.56 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 664.56 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 268,269.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,269.58/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.22

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