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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.49, 664.10 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.49, 664.10 and 313.48 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.49 : 664.10 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.49/664.10 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.49x = 664.10 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.49x = 208,182.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,182.07/481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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