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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.48, 568.01 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.48, 568.01 and 324 is: 447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.48 : 568.01 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.48/568.01 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.48x = 568.01 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.48x = 184,036.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,036.05/411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.25

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