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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.58, 665.31 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.58, 665.31 and 327.06 is: 450.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.58 : 665.31 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.58/665.31 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.58x = 665.31 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.58x = 217,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,596.29/482.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.90

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