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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.94, 664.20 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.94, 664.20 and 350.72 is: 483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.94 : 664.20 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.94/664.20 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.94x = 664.20 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.94x = 232,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,948.22/481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.36

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