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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.60, 485.71 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.60, 485.71 and 284.32 is: 428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.60 : 485.71 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.60/485.71 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.60x = 485.71 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.60x = 138,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,093.22/322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.07

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