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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.23, 593.09 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.23, 593.09 and 322.48 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.23 : 593.09 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.23/593.09 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.23x = 593.09 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.23x = 191,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,259.66/396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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