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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.54, 661.34 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.54, 661.34 and 332.03 is: 457.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.54 : 661.34 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.54/661.34 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.54x = 661.34 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.54x = 219,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,582.24/479.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.91

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