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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.62, 664.33 and 357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.62, 664.33 and 357.39 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.62 : 664.33 = 357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.62/664.33 = 357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.62x = 664.33 × 357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.62x = 237,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,424.90/481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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