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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.89, 664.68 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.89, 664.68 and 334.33 is: 461.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.89 : 664.68 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.89/664.68 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.89x = 664.68 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.89x = 222,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,222.46/481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.15

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