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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.72, 663.86 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.72, 663.86 and 350.48 is: 483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.72 : 663.86 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.72/663.86 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.72x = 663.86 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.72x = 232,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,669.65/481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.00

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