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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.05, 484.56 and 79.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.05, 484.56 and 79.57 is: 119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.05 : 484.56 = 79.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.05/484.56 = 79.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.05x = 484.56 × 79.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.05x = 38,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,554.02/323.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.35

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