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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.62, 484.80 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.62, 484.80 and 289.24 is: 433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.62 : 484.80 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.62/484.80 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.62x = 484.80 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.62x = 140,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,223.55/323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.30

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