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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.24, 662.96 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.24, 662.96 and 325.80 is: 449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.24 : 662.96 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.24/662.96 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.24x = 662.96 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.24x = 215,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,992.37/480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.76

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