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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 483.54 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 483.54 and 295.58 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 483.54 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/483.54 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 483.54 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 142,923.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,923.28/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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