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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.97, 661.07 and 331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.97, 661.07 and 331.79 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.97 : 661.07 = 331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.97/661.07 = 331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.97x = 661.07 × 331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.97x = 219,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,336.42/478.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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