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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.58, 664.88 and 370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.58, 664.88 and 370.84 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.58 : 664.88 = 370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.58/664.88 = 370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.58x = 664.88 × 370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.58x = 246,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,558.92/481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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