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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.23, 663.41 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.23, 663.41 and 323.58 is: 446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.23 : 663.41 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.23/663.41 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.23x = 663.41 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.23x = 214,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,667.68/481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.08

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