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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.84, 663.48 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.84, 663.48 and 333.44 is: 460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.84 : 663.48 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.84/663.48 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.84x = 663.48 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.84x = 221,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,230.77/480.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.09

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