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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.97, 483.45 and 289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.97, 483.45 and 289.36 is: 431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.97 : 483.45 = 289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.97/483.45 = 289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.97x = 483.45 × 289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.97x = 139,889.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,889.88/323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.80

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