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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.17, 663.80 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.17, 663.80 and 341.25 is: 470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.17 : 663.80 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.17/663.80 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.17x = 663.80 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.17x = 226,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,517.55/481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.76

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