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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.82, 607.58 and 324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.82, 607.58 and 324.19 is: 486.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.82 : 607.58 = 324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.82/607.58 = 324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.82x = 607.58 × 324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.82x = 196,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,971.36/404.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.57

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