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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.70, 664.78 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.70, 664.78 and 376.92 is: 520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.70 : 664.78 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.70/664.78 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.70x = 664.78 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.70x = 250,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,568.88/481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.18

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