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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.19, 561.99 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.19, 561.99 and 324.95 is: 448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.19 : 561.99 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.19/561.99 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.19x = 561.99 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.19x = 182,615.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,615.84/407.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.48

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