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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.50, 664.82 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.50, 664.82 and 334.88 is: 461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.50 : 664.82 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.50/664.82 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.50x = 664.82 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.50x = 222,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,634.92/482.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.42

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