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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.90, 485.16 and 305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.90, 485.16 and 305.70 is: 460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.90 : 485.16 = 305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.90/485.16 = 305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.90x = 485.16 × 305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.90x = 148,313.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,313.41/321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.74

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