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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 485.14 and 298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 485.14 and 298.52 is: 446.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 485.14 = 298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/485.14 = 298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 485.14 × 298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 144,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,823.25/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.94

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