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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 665.67 and 461.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 665.67 and 461.10 is: 637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 665.67 = 461.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/665.67 = 461.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 665.67 × 461.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 306,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,940.44/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.47

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