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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.90, 604.98 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.90, 604.98 and 322.44 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.90 : 604.98 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.90/604.98 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.90x = 604.98 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.90x = 195,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,069.75/402.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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