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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 604.68 and 324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 604.68 and 324.74 is: 487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 604.68 = 324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/604.68 = 324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 604.68 × 324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 196,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,360.76/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.51

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