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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.43, 561.94 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.43, 561.94 and 324.20 is: 447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.43 : 561.94 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.43/561.94 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.43x = 561.94 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.43x = 182,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,181.54/407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.15

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