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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 484.35 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 484.35 and 297.37 is: 445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 484.35 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/484.35 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 484.35 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 144,033.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,033.16/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.94

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