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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 482.80 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 482.80 and 299.44 is: 447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 482.80 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/482.80 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 482.80 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 144,569.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,569.63/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.88

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