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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.42, 487.54 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.42, 487.54 and 302.56 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.42 : 487.54 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.42/487.54 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.42x = 487.54 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.42x = 147,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,510.10/324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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