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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.82, 664.58 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.82, 664.58 and 334.40 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.82 : 664.58 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.82/664.58 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.82x = 664.58 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.82x = 222,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,235.55/481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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