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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.79, 665.07 and 341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.79, 665.07 and 341.93 is: 472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.79 : 665.07 = 341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.79/665.07 = 341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.79x = 665.07 × 341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.79x = 227,407.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,407.39/481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.01

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