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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.38, 663.60 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.38, 663.60 and 341.04 is: 470.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.38 : 663.60 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.38/663.60 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.38x = 663.60 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.38x = 226,314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,314.14/481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.14

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