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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 607.45 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 607.45 and 322.70 is: 486.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 607.45 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/607.45 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 607.45 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 196,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,024.29/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.54

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