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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.36, 661.76 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.36, 661.76 and 332.80 is: 459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.36 : 661.76 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.36/661.76 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.36x = 661.76 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.36x = 220,233.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,233.73/479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.43

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