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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.87, 486.69 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.87, 486.69 and 284.16 is: 425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.87 : 486.69 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.87/486.69 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.87x = 486.69 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.87x = 138,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,297.83/324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.70

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