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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.29, 600.34 and 322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.29, 600.34 and 322.57 is: 482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.29 : 600.34 = 322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.29/600.34 = 322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.29x = 600.34 × 322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.29x = 193,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,647.94/401.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.57

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