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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.96, 665.10 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.96, 665.10 and 334.48 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.96 : 665.10 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.96/665.10 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.96x = 665.10 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.96x = 222,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,462.65/481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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