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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.77, 617.87 and 324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.77, 617.87 and 324.83 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.77 : 617.87 = 324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.77/617.87 = 324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.77x = 617.87 × 324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.77x = 200,705.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,705.07/411.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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