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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.43, 481.71 and 309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.43, 481.71 and 309.39 is: 460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.43 : 481.71 = 309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.43/481.71 = 309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.43x = 481.71 × 309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.43x = 149,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,036.26/323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.80

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