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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.87, 666.25 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.87, 666.25 and 325.80 is: 449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.87 : 666.25 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.87/666.25 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.87x = 666.25 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.87x = 217,062.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,062.23/482.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.52

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