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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.51, 664.11 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.51, 664.11 and 442.29 is: 610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.51 : 664.11 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.51/664.11 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.51x = 664.11 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.51x = 293,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,729.21/481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.02

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