Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.20, 666.88 and 328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 483.20, 666.88 and 328 is: 452.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483.20 : 666.88 = 328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483.20/666.88 = 328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483.20x = 666.88 × 328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483.20x = 218,736.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,736.64/483.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452.68
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