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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 667.84 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 667.84 and 326.52 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 667.84 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/667.84 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 667.84 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 218,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,063.12/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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