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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.82, 483.62 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.82, 483.62 and 323.20 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.82 : 483.62 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.82/483.62 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.82x = 483.62 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.82x = 156,305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,305.98/324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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