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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.60, 665.22 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.60, 665.22 and 454.24 is: 627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.60 : 665.22 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.60/665.22 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.60x = 665.22 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.60x = 302,169.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,169.53/481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.43

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