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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.60, 662.67 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.60, 662.67 and 333.36 is: 459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.60 : 662.67 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.60/662.67 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.60x = 662.67 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.60x = 220,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,907.67/480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.65

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