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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.79, 664.53 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.79, 664.53 and 334.47 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.79 : 664.53 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.79/664.53 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.79x = 664.53 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.79x = 222,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,265.35/481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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