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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 664.95 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 664.95 and 334.50 is: 461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 664.95 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/664.95 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 664.95 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 222,425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,425.78/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.60

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