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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.33, 663.39 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.33, 663.39 and 468.18 is: 646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.33 : 663.39 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.33/663.39 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.33x = 663.39 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.33x = 310,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,585.93/480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.61

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