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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.34, 485.83 and 304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.34, 485.83 and 304.67 is: 457.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.34 : 485.83 = 304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.34/485.83 = 304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.34x = 485.83 × 304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.34x = 148,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,017.83/323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.78

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