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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.97, 607.41 and 324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.97, 607.41 and 324.30 is: 486.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.97 : 607.41 = 324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.97/607.41 = 324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.97x = 607.41 × 324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.97x = 196,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,983.06/404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.41

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