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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.02, 664.68 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.02, 664.68 and 326.50 is: 450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.02 : 664.68 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.02/664.68 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.02x = 664.68 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.02x = 217,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,018.02/482.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.23

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