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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.71, 664.63 and 324.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.71, 664.63 and 324.41 is: 447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.71 : 664.63 = 324.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.71/664.63 = 324.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.71x = 664.63 × 324.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.71x = 215,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,615.00/481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.61

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