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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 486.63 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 486.63 and 286.07 is: 428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 486.63 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/486.63 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 486.63 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 139,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,207.81/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.76

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