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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.63, 665.37 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.63, 665.37 and 323.06 is: 445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.63 : 665.37 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.63/665.37 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.63x = 665.37 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.63x = 214,951.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,951.11/482.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.37

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