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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 664.18 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 664.18 and 388.08 is: 535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 664.18 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/664.18 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 664.18 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 257,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,754.00/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.16

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