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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.88, 668.30 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.88, 668.30 and 326.24 is: 450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.88 : 668.30 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.88/668.30 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.88x = 668.30 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.88x = 218,026.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,026.50/483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.58

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