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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 664.67 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 664.67 and 334.26 is: 461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 664.67 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/664.67 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 664.67 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 222,173.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,173.43/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.79

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