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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.33, 483.66 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.33, 483.66 and 304.90 is: 457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.33 : 483.66 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.33/483.66 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.33x = 483.66 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.33x = 147,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,469.14/322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.52

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