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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.99, 483.47 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.99, 483.47 and 306.56 is: 460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.99 : 483.47 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.99/483.47 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.99x = 483.47 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.99x = 148,208.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,208.61/321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.29

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