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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.79, 447.95 and 283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.79, 447.95 and 283.27 is: 390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.79 : 447.95 = 283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.79/447.95 = 283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.79x = 447.95 × 283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.79x = 126,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,890.80/324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.69

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