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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.55, 664.34 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.55, 664.34 and 357.51 is: 493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.55 : 664.34 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.55/664.34 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.55x = 664.34 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.55x = 237,506.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,506.41/481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.22

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