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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 480.62 and 303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 480.62 and 303.05 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 480.62 = 303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/480.62 = 303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 480.62 × 303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 145,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,650.91/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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