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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.65, 665.11 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.65, 665.11 and 332.30 is: 458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.65 : 665.11 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.65/665.11 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.65x = 665.11 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.65x = 221,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,018.13/481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.88

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