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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.90, 483.64 and 297.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.90, 483.64 and 297.61 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.90 : 483.64 = 297.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.90/483.64 = 297.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.90x = 483.64 × 297.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.90x = 143,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,934.15/322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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