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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 484.54 and 300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 484.54 and 300.56 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 484.54 = 300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/484.54 = 300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 484.54 × 300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 145,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,633.34/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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