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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.55, 484.71 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.55, 484.71 and 308.97 is: 462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.55 : 484.71 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.55/484.71 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.55x = 484.71 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.55x = 149,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,760.85/323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.87

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