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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.97, 668.43 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.97, 668.43 and 326.33 is: 450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.97 : 668.43 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.97/668.43 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.97x = 668.43 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.97x = 218,128.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,128.76/483.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.71

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