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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.99, 665.30 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.99, 665.30 and 358.06 is: 494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.99 : 665.30 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.99/665.30 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.99x = 665.30 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.99x = 238,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,217.32/481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.24

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