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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 664.34 and 403.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 664.34 and 403.53 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 664.34 = 403.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/664.34 = 403.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 664.34 × 403.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 268,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,082.13/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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