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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.90, 665.09 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.90, 665.09 and 315.82 is: 435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.90 : 665.09 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.90/665.09 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.90x = 665.09 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.90x = 210,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,045.48/481.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.87

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