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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 607.76 and 324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 607.76 and 324.56 is: 486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 607.76 = 324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/607.76 = 324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 607.76 × 324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 197,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,254.59/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.62

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