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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.39, 662.22 and 333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.39, 662.22 and 333.33 is: 459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.39 : 662.22 = 333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.39/662.22 = 333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.39x = 662.22 × 333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.39x = 220,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,737.79/480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.50

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