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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.59, 483.89 and 298.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.59, 483.89 and 298.67 is: 445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.59 : 483.89 = 298.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.59/483.89 = 298.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.59x = 483.89 × 298.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.59x = 144,523.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,523.43/324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.25

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