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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.49, 485.73 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.49, 485.73 and 308.07 is: 462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.49 : 485.73 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.49/485.73 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.49x = 485.73 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.49x = 149,638.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,638.84/323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.58

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