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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.35, 663.71 and 334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.35, 663.71 and 334.11 is: 460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.35 : 663.71 = 334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.35/663.71 = 334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.35x = 663.71 × 334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.35x = 221,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,750.48/481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.68

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