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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 489.06 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 489.06 and 324.96 is: 448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 489.06 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/489.06 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 489.06 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 158,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,924.94/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.79

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