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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 615.76 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 615.76 and 324.96 is: 486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 615.76 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/615.76 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 615.76 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 200,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,097.37/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.43

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