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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 663.96 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 663.96 and 324.32 is: 447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 663.96 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/663.96 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 663.96 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 215,335.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,335.51/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.27

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