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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 481.01 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 481.01 and 301.59 is: 451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 481.01 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/481.01 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 481.01 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 145,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,066.30/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.88

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