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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 482.67 and 296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 482.67 and 296.40 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 482.67 = 296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/482.67 = 296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 482.67 × 296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 143,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,063.39/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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