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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 447.49 and 310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 447.49 and 310.42 is: 428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 447.49 = 310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/447.49 = 310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 447.49 × 310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 138,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,909.85/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.13

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