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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 481.31 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 481.31 and 322.44 is: 480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 481.31 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/481.31 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 481.31 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 155,192.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,192.00/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.55

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