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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.77, 660.49 and 331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.77, 660.49 and 331.14 is: 456.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.77 : 660.49 = 331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.77/660.49 = 331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.77x = 660.49 × 331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.77x = 218,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,714.66/478.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.83

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