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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.67, 665.82 and 325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.67, 665.82 and 325.33 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.67 : 665.82 = 325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.67/665.82 = 325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.67x = 665.82 × 325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.67x = 216,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,609.56/482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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