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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 485.19 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 485.19 and 290.70 is: 436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 485.19 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/485.19 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 485.19 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 141,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,044.73/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.78

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