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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.31, 720.33 and 334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.31, 720.33 and 334.37 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.31 : 720.33 = 334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.31/720.33 = 334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.31x = 720.33 × 334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.31x = 240,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,853.14/481.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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