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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 662.88 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 662.88 and 332.96 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 662.88 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/662.88 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 662.88 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 220,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,712.52/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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