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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.90, 665.22 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.90, 665.22 and 324.68 is: 448.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.90 : 665.22 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.90/665.22 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.90x = 665.22 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.90x = 215,983.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,983.63/481.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.19

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