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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.08, 666.18 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.08, 666.18 and 327.56 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.08 : 666.18 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.08/666.18 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.08x = 666.18 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.08x = 218,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,213.92/483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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