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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 484.81 and 285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 484.81 and 285.11 is: 428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 484.81 = 285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/484.81 = 285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 484.81 × 285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 138,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,221.76/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.24

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