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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 487.80 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 487.80 and 284.56 is: 427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 487.80 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/487.80 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 487.80 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 138,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,808.37/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.26

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