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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.79, 666.14 and 325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.79, 666.14 and 325.71 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.79 : 666.14 = 325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.79/666.14 = 325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.79x = 666.14 × 325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.79x = 216,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,970.55/482.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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