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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 663.60 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 663.60 and 325.44 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 663.60 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/663.60 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 663.60 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 215,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,961.98/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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