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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.53, 664.02 and 315.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.53, 664.02 and 315.57 is: 435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.53 : 664.02 = 315.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.53/664.02 = 315.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.53x = 664.02 × 315.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.53x = 209,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,544.79/481.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.16

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