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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 664.58 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 664.58 and 326.28 is: 450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 664.58 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/664.58 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 664.58 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 216,839.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,839.16/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.40

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