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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.65, 484.71 and 321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.65, 484.71 and 321.23 is: 479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.65 : 484.71 = 321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.65/484.71 = 321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.65x = 484.71 × 321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.65x = 155,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,701.79/324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.60

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