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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 663.54 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 663.54 and 341.28 is: 470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 663.54 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/663.54 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 663.54 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 226,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,452.93/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.60

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