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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 486.72 and 276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 486.72 and 276.29 is: 414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 486.72 = 276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/486.72 = 276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 486.72 × 276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 134,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,475.87/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.44

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