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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 485.07 and 290.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 485.07 and 290.59 is: 434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 485.07 = 290.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/485.07 = 290.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 485.07 × 290.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 140,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,956.49/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.59

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