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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 663.92 and 324.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 663.92 and 324.01 is: 447.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 663.92 = 324.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/663.92 = 324.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 663.92 × 324.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 215,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,117.14/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.04

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