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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.50, 660.12 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.50, 660.12 and 331.44 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.50 : 660.12 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.50/660.12 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.50x = 660.12 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.50x = 218,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,790.17/478.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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