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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.51, 484.43 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.51, 484.43 and 283.50 is: 423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.51 : 484.43 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.51/484.43 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.51x = 484.43 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.51x = 137,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,334.49/324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.21

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