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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 664.74 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 664.74 and 357.10 is: 492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 664.74 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/664.74 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 664.74 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 237,376.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,376.99/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.86

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