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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.98, 559.15 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.98, 559.15 and 322.28 is: 444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.98 : 559.15 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.98/559.15 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.98x = 559.15 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.98x = 180,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,202.86/404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.97

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