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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.06, 483.86 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.06, 483.86 and 304.58 is: 457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.06 : 483.86 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.06/483.86 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.06x = 483.86 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.06x = 147,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,374.08/322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.60

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