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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 484.52 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 484.52 and 286.46 is: 429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 484.52 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/484.52 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 484.52 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 138,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,795.60/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.99

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