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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.58, 485.83 and 308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.58, 485.83 and 308.91 is: 463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.58 : 485.83 = 308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.58/485.83 = 308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.58x = 485.83 × 308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.58x = 150,077.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,077.75/323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.80

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