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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 487.08 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 487.08 and 301.32 is: 452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 487.08 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/487.08 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 487.08 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 146,766.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,766.95/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.23

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