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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.16, 661.10 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.16, 661.10 and 331.97 is: 458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.16 : 661.10 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.16/661.10 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.16x = 661.10 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.16x = 219,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,460.40/479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.01

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