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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 664.20 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 664.20 and 383.22 is: 528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 664.20 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/664.20 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 664.20 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 254,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,534.72/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.63

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