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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 562.01 and 324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 562.01 and 324.83 is: 448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 562.01 = 324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/562.01 = 324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 562.01 × 324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 182,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,557.49/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.37

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