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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 483.66 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 483.66 and 274.92 is: 411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 483.66 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/483.66 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 483.66 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 132,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,967.81/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.92

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