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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.72, 562.38 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.72, 562.38 and 324.68 is: 447.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.72 : 562.38 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.72/562.38 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.72x = 562.38 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.72x = 182,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,593.54/407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.84

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