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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.56, 661.27 and 331.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.56, 661.27 and 331.87 is: 457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.56 : 661.27 = 331.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.56/661.27 = 331.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.56x = 661.27 × 331.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.56x = 219,455.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,455.67/479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.62

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