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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.61, 485.74 and 286.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.61, 485.74 and 286.35 is: 428.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.61 : 485.74 = 286.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.61/485.74 = 286.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.61x = 485.74 × 286.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.61x = 139,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,091.65/324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.49

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