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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 484.56 and 289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 484.56 and 289.63 is: 436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 484.56 = 289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/484.56 = 289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 484.56 × 289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 140,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,340.18/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.28

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