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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055, 1,582 and 324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055, 1,582 and 324.42 is: 486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055 : 1,582 = 324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055/1,582 = 324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055x = 1,582 × 324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055x = 513,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,232.44/1,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.48

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