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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.82, 667 and 456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.82, 667 and 456.22 is: 632.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.82 : 667 = 456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.82/667 = 456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.82x = 667 × 456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.82x = 304,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,298.74/480.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.87

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