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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 483.44 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 483.44 and 291.68 is: 435.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 483.44 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/483.44 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 483.44 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 141,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,009.78/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.22

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