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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.01, 446.90 and 297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.01, 446.90 and 297.89 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.01 : 446.90 = 297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.01/446.90 = 297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.01x = 446.90 × 297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.01x = 133,125.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,125.55/324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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