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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 483.88 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 483.88 and 79.11 is: 118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 483.88 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/483.88 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 483.88 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 38,279.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,279.75/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.67

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