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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.58, 664.65 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.58, 664.65 and 316.04 is: 436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.58 : 664.65 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.58/664.65 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.58x = 664.65 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.58x = 210,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,055.99/481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.18

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