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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 685.26 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 685.26 and 324.54 is: 486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 685.26 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/685.26 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 685.26 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 222,394.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,394.28/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.81

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