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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 447.54 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 447.54 and 297.86 is: 410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 447.54 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/447.54 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 447.54 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 133,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,303.85/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.58

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