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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 660.60 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 660.60 and 331.68 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 660.60 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/660.60 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 660.60 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 219,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,107.81/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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