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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.53, 487.19 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.53, 487.19 and 323.04 is: 484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.53 : 487.19 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.53/487.19 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.53x = 487.19 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.53x = 157,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,380.24/324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.96

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