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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 484.16 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 484.16 and 288.69 is: 433.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 484.16 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/484.16 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 484.16 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 139,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,770.71/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.04

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