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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.79, 615.57 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.79, 615.57 and 324.33 is: 486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.79 : 615.57 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.79/615.57 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.79x = 615.57 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.79x = 199,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,647.82/410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.01

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