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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.61, 484.56 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.61, 484.56 and 269.79 is: 403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.61 : 484.56 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.61/484.56 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.61x = 484.56 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.61x = 130,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,729.44/323.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.97

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