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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 664.48 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 664.48 and 326.24 is: 449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 664.48 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/664.48 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 664.48 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 216,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,779.96/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.97

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