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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 488.80 and 323.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 488.80 and 323.65 is: 446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 488.80 = 323.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/488.80 = 323.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 488.80 × 323.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 158,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,200.12/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.10

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