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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 483.17 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 483.17 and 305.64 is: 457.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 483.17 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/483.17 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 483.17 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 147,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,674.55/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.69

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