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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 599.64 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 599.64 and 322.52 is: 482.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 599.64 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/599.64 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 599.64 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 193,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,391.69/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.33

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