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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.67, 659.27 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.67, 659.27 and 330.64 is: 456.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.67 : 659.27 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.67/659.27 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.67x = 659.27 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.67x = 217,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,981.03/477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.34

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