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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.61, 664.34 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.61, 664.34 and 339.80 is: 468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.61 : 664.34 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.61/664.34 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.61x = 664.34 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.61x = 225,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,742.69/481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.72

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