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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.89, 665.10 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.89, 665.10 and 316.04 is: 436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.89 : 665.10 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.89/665.10 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.89x = 665.10 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.89x = 210,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,198.20/481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.20

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