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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.57, 663.39 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.57, 663.39 and 331.40 is: 457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.57 : 663.39 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.57/663.39 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.57x = 663.39 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.57x = 219,844.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,844.13/480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.47

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