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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.65, 664.30 and 349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.65, 664.30 and 349.36 is: 481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.65 : 664.30 = 349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.65/664.30 = 349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.65x = 664.30 × 349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.65x = 232,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,082.36/481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.85

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