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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.09, 664.15 and 333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.09, 664.15 and 333.47 is: 460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.09 : 664.15 = 333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.09/664.15 = 333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.09x = 664.15 × 333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.09x = 221,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,471.82/481.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.35

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