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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.82, 663.66 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.82, 663.66 and 323.79 is: 446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.82 : 663.66 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.82/663.66 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.82x = 663.66 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.82x = 214,886.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,886.47/480.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.92

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