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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.59, 664.58 and 315.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.59, 664.58 and 315.49 is: 435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.59 : 664.58 = 315.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.59/664.58 = 315.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.59x = 664.58 × 315.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.59x = 209,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,668.34/481.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.37

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