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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 664.25 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 664.25 and 334.62 is: 461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 664.25 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/664.25 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 664.25 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 222,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,269.66/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.49

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