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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 663.96 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 663.96 and 333.60 is: 460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 663.96 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/663.96 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 663.96 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 221,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,497.06/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.30

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