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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.68, 665.94 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.68, 665.94 and 327.16 is: 451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.68 : 665.94 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.68/665.94 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.68x = 665.94 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.68x = 217,868.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,868.93/482.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.37

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