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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.54, 485.04 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.54, 485.04 and 297.92 is: 446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.54 : 485.04 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.54/485.04 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.54x = 485.04 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.54x = 144,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,500.69/323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.62

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