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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.29, 664.27 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.29, 664.27 and 341.42 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.29 : 664.27 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.29/664.27 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.29x = 664.27 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.29x = 226,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,790.89/481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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