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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.55, 664.70 and 334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.55, 664.70 and 334.37 is: 461.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.55 : 664.70 = 334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.55/664.70 = 334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.55x = 664.70 × 334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.55x = 222,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,255.73/481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.55

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