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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.84, 482.56 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.84, 482.56 and 304.64 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.84 : 482.56 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.84/482.56 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.84x = 482.56 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.84x = 147,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,007.08/323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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