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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.84, 605.04 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.84, 605.04 and 322.40 is: 483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.84 : 605.04 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.84/605.04 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.84x = 605.04 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.84x = 195,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,064.90/403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.03

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