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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 664.10 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 664.10 and 333.91 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 664.10 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/664.10 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 664.10 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 221,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,749.63/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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