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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.72, 664.80 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.72, 664.80 and 363.48 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.72 : 664.80 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.72/664.80 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.72x = 664.80 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.72x = 241,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,645.36/481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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