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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.79, 661.77 and 332.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.79, 661.77 and 332.47 is: 458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.79 : 661.77 = 332.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.79/661.77 = 332.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.79x = 661.77 × 332.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.79x = 220,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,019.50/479.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.57

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