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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.09, 485.33 and 298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.09, 485.33 and 298.71 is: 447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.09 : 485.33 = 298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.09/485.33 = 298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.09x = 485.33 × 298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.09x = 144,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,971.43/324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.32

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