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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.91, 662.68 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.91, 662.68 and 331.58 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.91 : 662.68 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.91/662.68 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.91x = 662.68 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.91x = 219,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,731.52/480.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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