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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 667.63 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 667.63 and 326.80 is: 450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 667.63 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/667.63 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 667.63 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 218,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,181.48/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.91

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