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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 445.07 and 297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 445.07 and 297.77 is: 410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 445.07 = 297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/445.07 = 297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 445.07 × 297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 132,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,527.01/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.97

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