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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.43, 661.82 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.43, 661.82 and 324.27 is: 447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.43 : 661.82 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.43/661.82 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.43x = 661.82 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.43x = 214,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,606.75/479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.63

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