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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.45, 664.19 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.45, 664.19 and 325.93 is: 449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.45 : 664.19 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.45/664.19 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.45x = 664.19 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.45x = 216,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,477.82/481.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.64

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