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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.55, 664.18 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.55, 664.18 and 357.22 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.55 : 664.18 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.55/664.18 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.55x = 664.18 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.55x = 237,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,258.38/481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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