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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 483.37 and 296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 483.37 and 296.06 is: 443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 483.37 = 296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/483.37 = 296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 483.37 × 296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 143,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,103.37/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.34

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