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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 662.24 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 662.24 and 325.12 is: 447.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 662.24 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/662.24 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 662.24 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 215,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,307.47/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.96

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