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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.52, 666.40 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.52, 666.40 and 327 is: 451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.52 : 666.40 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.52/666.40 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.52x = 666.40 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.52x = 217,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,912.80/482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.61

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