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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 486.15 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 486.15 and 304.28 is: 455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 486.15 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/486.15 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 486.15 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 147,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,923.97/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.54

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