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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.89, 487.41 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.89, 487.41 and 108.47 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.89 : 487.41 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.89/487.41 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.89x = 487.41 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.89x = 52,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,866.93/324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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