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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 482.60 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 482.60 and 287.44 is: 430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 482.60 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/482.60 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 482.60 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 138,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,718.54/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.43

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