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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.75, 487.13 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.75, 487.13 and 96.75 is: 145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.75 : 487.13 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.75/487.13 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.75x = 487.13 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.75x = 47,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,129.34/324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.13

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