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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.20 : 666.88 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.20/666.88 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.20x = 666.88 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.20x = 218,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,736.64/483.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.68

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