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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.73, 664.94 and 313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.73, 664.94 and 313.70 is: 433.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.73 : 664.94 = 313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.73/664.94 = 313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.73x = 664.94 × 313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.73x = 208,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,589.14/481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.00

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