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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 479.76 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 479.76 and 301.93 is: 450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 479.76 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/479.76 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 479.76 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 144,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,853.94/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.53

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