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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 454.97 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 454.97 and 324.09 is: 450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 454.97 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/454.97 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 454.97 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 147,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,452.04/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.35

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