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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.99, 486.54 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.99, 486.54 and 303.12 is: 453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.99 : 486.54 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.99/486.54 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.99x = 486.54 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.99x = 147,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,480.00/324.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.80

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