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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.85, 483.14 and 287.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.85, 483.14 and 287.83 is: 432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.85 : 483.14 = 287.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.85/483.14 = 287.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.85x = 483.14 × 287.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.85x = 139,062.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,062.19/321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.07

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