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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 482.89 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 482.89 and 279.51 is: 418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 482.89 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/482.89 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 482.89 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 134,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,972.58/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.26

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