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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 483.66 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 483.66 and 283.86 is: 425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 483.66 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/483.66 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 483.66 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 137,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,291.73/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.32

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