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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 664.58 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 664.58 and 324.44 is: 447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 664.58 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/664.58 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 664.58 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 215,611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,611.39/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.55

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