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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 664.32 and 347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 664.32 and 347.30 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 664.32 = 347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/664.32 = 347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 664.32 × 347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 230,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,718.34/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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