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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.56, 664.20 and 341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.56, 664.20 and 341.66 is: 471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.56 : 664.20 = 341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.56/664.20 = 341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.56x = 664.20 × 341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.56x = 226,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,930.57/481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.24

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