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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.09, 478.95 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.09, 478.95 and 284.64 is: 424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.09 : 478.95 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.09/478.95 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.09x = 478.95 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.09x = 136,328.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,328.33/321.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.58

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