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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.16, 661.70 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.16, 661.70 and 332.52 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.16 : 661.70 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.16/661.70 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.16x = 661.70 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.16x = 220,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,028.48/480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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