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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.65, 661.02 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.65, 661.02 and 332.02 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.65 : 661.02 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.65/661.02 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.65x = 661.02 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.65x = 219,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,471.86/479.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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