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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 485.88 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 485.88 and 296.02 is: 443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 485.88 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/485.88 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 485.88 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 143,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,830.20/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.05

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