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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.10, 485.97 and 285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.10, 485.97 and 285.67 is: 428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.10 : 485.97 = 285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.10/485.97 = 285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.10x = 485.97 × 285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.10x = 138,827.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,827.05/324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.35

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