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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.36, 660.54 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.36, 660.54 and 331.48 is: 457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.36 : 660.54 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.36/660.54 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.36x = 660.54 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.36x = 218,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,955.80/478.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.72

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