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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 664.95 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 664.95 and 334.68 is: 462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 664.95 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/664.95 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 664.95 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 222,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,545.47/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.71

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