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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.16, 660.32 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.16, 660.32 and 331.52 is: 456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.16 : 660.32 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.16/660.32 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.16x = 660.32 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.16x = 218,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,909.29/479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.86

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