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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.06, 665.25 and 324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.06, 665.25 and 324.74 is: 448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.06 : 665.25 = 324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.06/665.25 = 324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.06x = 665.25 × 324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.06x = 216,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,033.29/482.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.15

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