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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.72, 662.10 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.72, 662.10 and 332.54 is: 458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.72 : 662.10 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.72/662.10 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.72x = 662.10 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.72x = 220,174.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,174.73/479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.97

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