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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.24, 663.90 and 323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.24, 663.90 and 323.84 is: 446.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.24 : 663.90 = 323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.24/663.90 = 323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.24x = 663.90 × 323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.24x = 214,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,997.38/481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.76

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