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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 665.04 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 665.04 and 432.48 is: 597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 665.04 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/665.04 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 665.04 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 287,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,616.50/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.11

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