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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.30, 664.89 and 324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.30, 664.89 and 324.65 is: 447.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.30 : 664.89 = 324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.30/664.89 = 324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.30x = 664.89 × 324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.30x = 215,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,856.54/482.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.56

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