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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.88, 664.29 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.88, 664.29 and 341.54 is: 470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.88 : 664.29 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.88/664.29 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.88x = 664.29 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.88x = 226,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,881.61/481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.83

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