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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.07, 485.22 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.07, 485.22 and 303.01 is: 453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.07 : 485.22 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.07/485.22 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.07x = 485.22 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.07x = 147,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,026.51/324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.69

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