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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.93, 665.12 and 403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.93, 665.12 and 403.11 is: 556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.93 : 665.12 = 403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.93/665.12 = 403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.93x = 665.12 × 403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.93x = 268,117.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,117.53/481.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.34

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