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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 662.80 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 662.80 and 333.04 is: 459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 662.80 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/662.80 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 662.80 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 220,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,738.91/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.26

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