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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.05, 660.29 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.05, 660.29 and 331.36 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.05 : 660.29 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.05/660.29 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.05x = 660.29 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.05x = 218,793.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,793.69/479.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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