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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 484.33 and 307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 484.33 and 307.91 is: 462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 484.33 = 307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/484.33 = 307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 484.33 × 307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 149,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,126.86/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.29

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