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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.56, 664.02 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.56, 664.02 and 315.56 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.56 : 664.02 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.56/664.02 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.56x = 664.02 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.56x = 209,538.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,538.15/481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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