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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.75, 665.42 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.75, 665.42 and 393.46 is: 543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.75 : 665.42 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.75/665.42 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.75x = 665.42 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.75x = 261,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,812.52/481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.46

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