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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 663.48 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 663.48 and 364.02 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 663.48 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/663.48 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 663.48 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 241,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,519.99/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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