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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.27, 447.06 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.27, 447.06 and 317.37 is: 437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.27 : 447.06 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.27/447.06 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.27x = 447.06 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.27x = 141,883.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,883.43/324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.55

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