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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 447.96 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 447.96 and 302.68 is: 417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 447.96 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/447.96 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 447.96 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 135,588.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,588.53/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.89

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