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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 664.92 and 351.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 664.92 and 351.63 is: 485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 664.92 = 351.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/664.92 = 351.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 664.92 × 351.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 233,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,805.82/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.40

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