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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.28, 663 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.28, 663 and 333.66 is: 459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.28 : 663 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.28/663 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.28x = 663 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.28x = 221,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,216.58/481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.64

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