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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 660.72 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 660.72 and 331.54 is: 457.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 660.72 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/660.72 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 660.72 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 219,055.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,055.11/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.59

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