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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.37, 1,944.56 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.37, 1,944.56 and 322.45 is: 483.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.37 : 1,944.56 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.37/1,944.56 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.37x = 1,944.56 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.37x = 627,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,023.37/1,296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.68

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