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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.23, 590.48 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.23, 590.48 and 324.97 is: 486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.23 : 590.48 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.23/590.48 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.23x = 590.48 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.23x = 191,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,890.64/394.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.75

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