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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.48, 661.92 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.48, 661.92 and 325.04 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.48 : 661.92 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.48/661.92 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.48x = 661.92 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.48x = 215,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,150.48/479.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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