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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.84, 460.44 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.84, 460.44 and 324.60 is: 446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.84 : 460.44 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.84/460.44 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.84x = 460.44 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.84x = 149,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,458.82/334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.36

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