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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 665.70 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 665.70 and 326.48 is: 450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 665.70 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/665.70 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 665.70 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 217,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,337.74/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.91

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