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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.59, 447.99 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.59, 447.99 and 310.01 is: 427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.59 : 447.99 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.59/447.99 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.59x = 447.99 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.59x = 138,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,881.38/324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.87

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