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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 448.74 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 448.74 and 295.68 is: 408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 448.74 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/448.74 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 448.74 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 132,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,683.44/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.46

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