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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 664.92 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 664.92 and 341.88 is: 472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 664.92 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/664.92 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 664.92 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 227,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,322.85/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.29

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