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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.03, 661.28 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.03, 661.28 and 332.42 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.03 : 661.28 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.03/661.28 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.03x = 661.28 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.03x = 219,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,817.73/480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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