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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 487.08 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 487.08 and 283.68 is: 425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 487.08 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/487.08 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 487.08 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 138,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,174.85/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.52

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