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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 482.11 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 482.11 and 304.05 is: 453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 482.11 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/482.11 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 482.11 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 146,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,585.55/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.08

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