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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.53, 664.80 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.53, 664.80 and 316.04 is: 436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.53 : 664.80 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.53/664.80 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.53x = 664.80 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.53x = 210,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,100.07/481.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.32

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