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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 661.23 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 661.23 and 324.54 is: 448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 661.23 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/661.23 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 661.23 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 214,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,595.58/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.03

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