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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.05, 485.88 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.05, 485.88 and 285.62 is: 428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.05 : 485.88 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.05/485.88 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.05x = 485.88 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.05x = 138,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,774.62/324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.26

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