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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.27, 663.08 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.27, 663.08 and 332.85 is: 459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.27 : 663.08 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.27/663.08 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.27x = 663.08 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.27x = 220,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,704.51/480.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.54

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