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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.84, 663.96 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.84, 663.96 and 357.52 is: 492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.84 : 663.96 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.84/663.96 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.84x = 663.96 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.84x = 237,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,378.98/481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.65

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