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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 484.47 and 274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 484.47 and 274.79 is: 412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 484.47 = 274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/484.47 = 274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 484.47 × 274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 133,125.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,125.09/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.18

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