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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.90, 441.48 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.90, 441.48 and 304.62 is: 417.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.90 : 441.48 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.90/441.48 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.90x = 441.48 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.90x = 134,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,483.64/321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.78

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