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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 485.39 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 485.39 and 304.70 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 485.39 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/485.39 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 485.39 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 147,896.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,896.67/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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