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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.06, 484.59 and 79.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.06, 484.59 and 79.59 is: 119.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.06 : 484.59 = 79.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.06/484.59 = 79.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.06x = 484.59 × 79.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.06x = 38,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,568.52/323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.39

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