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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 484.48 and 277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 484.48 and 277.62 is: 416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 484.48 = 277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/484.48 = 277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 484.48 × 277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 134,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,501.34/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.44

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