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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 484.55 and 305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 484.55 and 305.49 is: 458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 484.55 = 305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/484.55 = 305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 484.55 × 305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 148,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,023.65/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.31

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