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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.46, 564.69 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.46, 564.69 and 322.46 is: 483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.46 : 564.69 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.46/564.69 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.46x = 564.69 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.46x = 182,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,089.94/376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.69

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