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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.95, 486.74 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.95, 486.74 and 296.93 is: 444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.95 : 486.74 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.95/486.74 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.95x = 486.74 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.95x = 144,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,527.71/324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.77

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