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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.80, 663.86 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.80, 663.86 and 326.28 is: 449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.80 : 663.86 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.80/663.86 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.80x = 663.86 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.80x = 216,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,604.24/481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.57

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