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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 484.41 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 484.41 and 305.40 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 484.41 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/484.41 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 484.41 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 147,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,940.03/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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