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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 446.92 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 446.92 and 297.86 is: 410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 446.92 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/446.92 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 446.92 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 133,119.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,119.59/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.86

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