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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.92, 664.88 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.92, 664.88 and 316.22 is: 436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.92 : 664.88 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.92/664.88 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.92x = 664.88 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.92x = 210,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,247.19/481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.27

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