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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.96, 666.07 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.96, 666.07 and 325.47 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.96 : 666.07 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.96/666.07 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.96x = 666.07 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.96x = 216,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,785.57/482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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