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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.44, 485.74 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.44, 485.74 and 291.63 is: 436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.44 : 485.74 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.44/485.74 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.44x = 485.74 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.44x = 141,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,654.90/324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.62

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