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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.45, 485.64 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.45, 485.64 and 301.64 is: 451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.45 : 485.64 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.45/485.64 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.45x = 485.64 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.45x = 146,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,486.02/324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.49

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