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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 487.66 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 487.66 and 294.60 is: 442.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 487.66 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/487.66 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 487.66 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 143,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,664.64/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.07

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