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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.44, 662.04 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.44, 662.04 and 324.64 is: 448.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.44 : 662.04 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.44/662.04 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.44x = 662.04 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.44x = 214,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,924.67/479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.28

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