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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 664.20 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 664.20 and 341.28 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 664.20 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/664.20 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 664.20 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 226,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,678.18/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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