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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 664.34 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 664.34 and 334.08 is: 460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 664.34 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/664.34 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 664.34 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 221,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,941.04/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.81

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