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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.87, 593.79 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.87, 593.79 and 322.64 is: 483.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.87 : 593.79 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.87/593.79 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.87x = 593.79 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.87x = 191,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,577.44/395.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.95

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