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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 662.92 and 324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 662.92 and 324.56 is: 448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 662.92 = 324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/662.92 = 324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 662.92 × 324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 215,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,157.32/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.17

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