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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.80, 568.35 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.80, 568.35 and 324.32 is: 447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.80 : 568.35 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.80/568.35 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.80x = 568.35 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.80x = 184,324.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,324.43/411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.61

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