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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.17, 664.08 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.17, 664.08 and 324.09 is: 447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.17 : 664.08 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.17/664.08 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.17x = 664.08 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.17x = 215,221.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,221.69/481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.29

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