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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 483.95 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 483.95 and 274.12 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 483.95 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/483.95 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 483.95 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 132,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,659.85/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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