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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 481.04 and 287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 481.04 and 287.79 is: 429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 481.04 = 287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/481.04 = 287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 481.04 × 287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 138,436.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,436.34/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.37

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