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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 479.93 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 479.93 and 308.44 is: 459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 479.93 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/479.93 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 479.93 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 148,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,029.61/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.68

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