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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.52, 663.72 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.52, 663.72 and 383.24 is: 528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.52 : 663.72 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.52/663.72 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.52x = 663.72 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.52x = 254,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,364.05/481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.25

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