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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 485.86 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 485.86 and 287.52 is: 433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 485.86 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/485.86 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 485.86 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 139,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,694.47/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.24

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