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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 486.76 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 486.76 and 285.98 is: 429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 486.76 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/486.76 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 486.76 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 139,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,203.62/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.40

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