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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 484.43 and 309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 484.43 and 309.51 is: 464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 484.43 = 309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/484.43 = 309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 484.43 × 309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 149,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,934.38/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.83

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