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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.92, 545.67 and 324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.92, 545.67 and 324.86 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.92 : 545.67 = 324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.92/545.67 = 324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.92x = 545.67 × 324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.92x = 177,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,263.63/394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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