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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 484.53 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 484.53 and 286.47 is: 430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 484.53 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/484.53 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 484.53 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 138,803.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,803.31/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.00

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