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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.15, 659.70 and 330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.15, 659.70 and 330.88 is: 457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.15 : 659.70 = 330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.15/659.70 = 330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.15x = 659.70 × 330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.15x = 218,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,279.88/477.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.47

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