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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.28, 605.37 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.28, 605.37 and 322.86 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.28 : 605.37 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.28/605.37 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.28x = 605.37 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.28x = 195,449.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,449.76/404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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