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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.73, 663.39 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.73, 663.39 and 334.10 is: 460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.73 : 663.39 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.73/663.39 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.73x = 663.39 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.73x = 221,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,635.28/481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.09

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