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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.87, 485.82 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.87, 485.82 and 285.62 is: 428.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.87 : 485.82 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.87/485.82 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.87x = 485.82 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.87x = 138,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,757.48/323.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.44

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