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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.73, 487.12 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.73, 487.12 and 286.66 is: 430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.73 : 487.12 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.73/487.12 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.73x = 487.12 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.73x = 139,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,637.82/324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.01

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