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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.85, 665.63 and 372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.85, 665.63 and 372.71 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.85 : 665.63 = 372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.85/665.63 = 372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.85x = 665.63 × 372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.85x = 248,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,081.77/481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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