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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 450.96 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 450.96 and 321.60 is: 446.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 450.96 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/450.96 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 450.96 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 145,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,028.74/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.79

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