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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.63, 664.42 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.63, 664.42 and 315.82 is: 435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.63 : 664.42 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.63/664.42 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.63x = 664.42 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.63x = 209,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,838.29/481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.68

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