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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 662.25 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 662.25 and 332.83 is: 459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 662.25 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/662.25 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 662.25 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 220,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,416.67/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.09

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