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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.78, 663.14 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.78, 663.14 and 357.23 is: 491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.78 : 663.14 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.78/663.14 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.78x = 663.14 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.78x = 236,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,890.19/481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.70

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