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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 448.10 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 448.10 and 317.12 is: 437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 448.10 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/448.10 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 448.10 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 142,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,101.47/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.67

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