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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 663.76 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 663.76 and 333.68 is: 460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 663.76 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/663.76 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 663.76 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 221,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,483.44/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.35

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