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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.39, 663.60 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.39, 663.60 and 334.33 is: 460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.39 : 663.60 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.39/663.60 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.39x = 663.60 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.39x = 221,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,861.39/481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.88

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