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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 484.04 and 305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 484.04 and 305.15 is: 457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 484.04 = 305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/484.04 = 305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 484.04 × 305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 147,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,700.86/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.88

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