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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.83, 485.61 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.83, 485.61 and 308.44 is: 462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.83 : 485.61 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.83/485.61 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.83x = 485.61 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.83x = 149,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,781.55/323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.53

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