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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.68, 605.34 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.68, 605.34 and 323.68 is: 484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.68 : 605.34 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.68/605.34 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.68x = 605.34 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.68x = 195,936.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,936.45/404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.18

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