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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.54, 605.31 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.54, 605.31 and 322.89 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.54 : 605.31 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.54/605.31 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.54x = 605.31 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.54x = 195,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,448.55/403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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