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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 663.76 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 663.76 and 325.60 is: 449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 663.76 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/663.76 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 663.76 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 216,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,120.26/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.43

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