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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.07, 483.17 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.07, 483.17 and 291.83 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.07 : 483.17 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.07/483.17 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.07x = 483.17 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.07x = 140,999.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,999.63/322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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