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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 484.99 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 484.99 and 320.45 is: 481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 484.99 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/484.99 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 484.99 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 155,411.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,411.82/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.20

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