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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.79, 666.60 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.79, 666.60 and 328.27 is: 452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.79 : 666.60 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.79/666.60 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.79x = 666.60 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.79x = 218,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,824.78/483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.31

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