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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.50, 663.64 and 324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.50, 663.64 and 324.98 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.50 : 663.64 = 324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.50/663.64 = 324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.50x = 663.64 × 324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.50x = 215,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,669.73/480.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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