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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 486 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 486 and 284.76 is: 426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 486 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/486 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 486 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 138,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,393.36/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.19

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