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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.61, 665.72 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.61, 665.72 and 443.34 is: 612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.61 : 665.72 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.61/665.72 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.61x = 665.72 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.61x = 295,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,139.75/481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.82

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