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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 446.94 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 446.94 and 317.24 is: 439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 446.94 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/446.94 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 446.94 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 141,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,787.25/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.70

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