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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.63, 486.94 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.63, 486.94 and 96.63 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.63 : 486.94 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.63/486.94 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.63x = 486.94 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.63x = 47,053.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,053.01/324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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