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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.79, 665.22 and 327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.79, 665.22 and 327.27 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.79 : 665.22 = 327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.79/665.22 = 327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.79x = 665.22 × 327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.79x = 217,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,706.55/482.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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