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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.67, 665.41 and 325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.67, 665.41 and 325.03 is: 448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.67 : 665.41 = 325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.67/665.41 = 325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.67x = 665.41 × 325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.67x = 216,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,278.21/482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.09

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