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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.47, 664.71 and 315.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.47, 664.71 and 315.97 is: 436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.47 : 664.71 = 315.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.47/664.71 = 315.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.47x = 664.71 × 315.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.47x = 210,031.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,031.27/481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.23

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