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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.43, 665.52 and 324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.43, 665.52 and 324.86 is: 448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.43 : 665.52 = 324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.43/665.52 = 324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.43x = 665.52 × 324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.43x = 216,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,200.02/482.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.15

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