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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 483.75 and 309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 483.75 and 309.51 is: 464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 483.75 = 309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/483.75 = 309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 483.75 × 309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 149,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,725.46/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.31

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