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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.47, 485.54 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.47, 485.54 and 302.74 is: 453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.47 : 485.54 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.47/485.54 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.47x = 485.54 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.47x = 146,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,992.46/324.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.03

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