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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 483.84 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 483.84 and 298.08 is: 445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 483.84 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/483.84 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 483.84 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 144,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,223.03/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.13

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