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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.42, 482.67 and 286.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.42, 482.67 and 286.77 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.42 : 482.67 = 286.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.42/482.67 = 286.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.42x = 482.67 × 286.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.42x = 138,415.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,415.28/321.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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