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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.34, 608.45 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.34, 608.45 and 324.27 is: 486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.34 : 608.45 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.34/608.45 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.34x = 608.45 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.34x = 197,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,300.46/405.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.76

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