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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 665.02 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 665.02 and 325.98 is: 450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 665.02 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/665.02 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 665.02 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 216,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,783.22/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.22

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