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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 487.46 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 487.46 and 279.12 is: 418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 487.46 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/487.46 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 487.46 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 136,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,059.84/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.80

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