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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 664.38 and 350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 664.38 and 350.42 is: 483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 664.38 = 350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/664.38 = 350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 664.38 × 350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 232,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,812.04/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.37

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