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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.84, 665.16 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.84, 665.16 and 316.28 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.84 : 665.16 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.84/665.16 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.84x = 665.16 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.84x = 210,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,376.80/481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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