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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.93, 663.37 and 331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.93, 663.37 and 331.49 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.93 : 663.37 = 331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.93/663.37 = 331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.93x = 663.37 × 331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.93x = 219,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,900.52/480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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