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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.46, 605.34 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.46, 605.34 and 323.46 is: 484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.46 : 605.34 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.46/605.34 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.46x = 605.34 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.46x = 195,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,803.28/404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.11

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