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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.72, 666.16 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.72, 666.16 and 327.52 is: 451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.72 : 666.16 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.72/666.16 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.72x = 666.16 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.72x = 218,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,180.72/482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.98

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