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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 666.61 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 666.61 and 334.14 is: 460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 666.61 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/666.61 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 666.61 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 222,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,741.07/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.73

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