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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 660.96 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 660.96 and 473.04 is: 649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 660.96 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/660.96 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 660.96 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 312,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,660.52/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.10

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