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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.74, 663.46 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.74, 663.46 and 333.32 is: 460.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.74 : 663.46 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.74/663.46 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.74x = 663.46 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.74x = 221,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,140.34/480.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.00

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