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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 484.80 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 484.80 and 298.96 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 484.80 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/484.80 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 484.80 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 144,935.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,935.81/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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