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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 484.24 and 309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 484.24 and 309.39 is: 464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 484.24 = 309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/484.24 = 309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 484.24 × 309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 149,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,819.01/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.64

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