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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 668.68 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 668.68 and 327.25 is: 451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 668.68 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/668.68 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 668.68 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 218,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,823.86/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.74

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