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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.54, 661.42 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.54, 661.42 and 332.22 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.54 : 661.42 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.54/661.42 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.54x = 661.42 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.54x = 219,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,736.95/479.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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