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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 664.44 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 664.44 and 341.72 is: 471.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 664.44 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/664.44 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 664.44 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 227,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,052.44/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.73

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