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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.99, 665.33 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.99, 665.33 and 316.26 is: 436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.99 : 665.33 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.99/665.33 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.99x = 665.33 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.99x = 210,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,416.60/481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.55

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