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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 484.59 and 291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 484.59 and 291.70 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 484.59 = 291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/484.59 = 291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 484.59 × 291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 141,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,354.90/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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