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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.99, 659.97 and 330.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.99, 659.97 and 330.93 is: 456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.99 : 659.97 = 330.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.99/659.97 = 330.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.99x = 659.97 × 330.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.99x = 218,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,403.87/477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.92

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