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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.36, 665.20 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.36, 665.20 and 325.01 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.36 : 665.20 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.36/665.20 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.36x = 665.20 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.36x = 216,196.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,196.89/482.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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