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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.89, 663.39 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.89, 663.39 and 331.72 is: 457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.89 : 663.39 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.89/663.39 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.89x = 663.39 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.89x = 220,058.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,058.07/480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.60

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