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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.81, 485.91 and 299.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.81, 485.91 and 299.01 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.81 : 485.91 = 299.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.81/485.91 = 299.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.81x = 485.91 × 299.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.81x = 145,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,291.95/323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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