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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 488.43 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 488.43 and 296.88 is: 446.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 488.43 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/488.43 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 488.43 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 145,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,005.10/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.39

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