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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.17, 486.38 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.17, 486.38 and 323.16 is: 484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.17 : 486.38 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.17/486.38 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.17x = 486.38 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.17x = 157,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,178.56/324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.86

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