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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.04, 483.24 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.04, 483.24 and 297.56 is: 446.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.04 : 483.24 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.04/483.24 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.04x = 483.24 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.04x = 143,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,792.89/322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.51

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