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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.39, 483.59 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.39, 483.59 and 297.32 is: 445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.39 : 483.59 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.39/483.59 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.39x = 483.59 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.39x = 143,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,779.30/322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.98

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