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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.31, 665.84 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.31, 665.84 and 325.20 is: 448.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.31 : 665.84 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.31/665.84 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.31x = 665.84 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.31x = 216,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,531.17/482.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.95

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