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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.13, 660.14 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.13, 660.14 and 331.56 is: 456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.13 : 660.14 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.13/660.14 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.13x = 660.14 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.13x = 218,874.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,874.36/479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.82

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