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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.77, 663.77 and 333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.77, 663.77 and 333.35 is: 460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.77 : 663.77 = 333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.77/663.77 = 333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.77x = 663.77 × 333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.77x = 221,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,267.73/480.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.24

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