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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.75, 664.54 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.75, 664.54 and 315.93 is: 435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.75 : 664.54 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.75/664.54 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.75x = 664.54 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.75x = 209,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,948.12/481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.80

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