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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 603.36 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 603.36 and 322.08 is: 483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 603.36 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/603.36 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 603.36 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 194,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,330.19/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.07

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