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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.45, 488.43 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.45, 488.43 and 295.75 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.45 : 488.43 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.45/488.43 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.45x = 488.43 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.45x = 144,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,450.84/324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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