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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.04, 661.44 and 324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.04, 661.44 and 324.52 is: 447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.04 : 661.44 = 324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.04/661.44 = 324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.04x = 661.44 × 324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.04x = 214,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,650.51/480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.15

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