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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 482.80 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 482.80 and 296.96 is: 444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 482.80 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/482.80 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 482.80 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 143,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,372.29/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.59

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