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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.45, 446.40 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.45, 446.40 and 317.16 is: 436.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.45 : 446.40 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.45/446.40 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.45x = 446.40 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.45x = 141,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,580.22/324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.37

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