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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 485.60 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 485.60 and 315.54 is: 472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 485.60 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/485.60 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 485.60 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 153,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,224.65/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.81

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