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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.45, 483.81 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.45, 483.81 and 308.61 is: 463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.45 : 483.81 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.45/483.81 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.45x = 483.81 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.45x = 149,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,308.60/322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.04

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