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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.27, 661.74 and 331.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.27, 661.74 and 331.85 is: 458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.27 : 661.74 = 331.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.27/661.74 = 331.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.27x = 661.74 × 331.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.27x = 219,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,598.42/479.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.19

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