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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.82, 663.99 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.82, 663.99 and 343.58 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.82 : 663.99 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.82/663.99 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.82x = 663.99 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.82x = 228,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,133.68/481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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