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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 664.34 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 664.34 and 332.16 is: 458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 664.34 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/664.34 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 664.34 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 220,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,667.17/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.44

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