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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 663.30 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 663.30 and 343.08 is: 472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 663.30 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/663.30 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 663.30 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 227,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,564.96/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.79

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