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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.36, 660.11 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.36, 660.11 and 331.01 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.36 : 660.11 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.36/660.11 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.36x = 660.11 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.36x = 218,503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,503.01/478.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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