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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 485.89 and 299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 485.89 and 299.02 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 485.89 = 299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/485.89 = 299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 485.89 × 299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 145,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,289.33/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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