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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 663.39 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 663.39 and 370.58 is: 510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 663.39 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/663.39 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 663.39 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 245,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,835.75/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.62

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