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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.23, 486.48 and 298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.23, 486.48 and 298.70 is: 448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.23 : 486.48 = 298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.23/486.48 = 298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.23x = 486.48 × 298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.23x = 145,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,311.58/324.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.17

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