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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.80, 567.86 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.80, 567.86 and 324.44 is: 447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.80 : 567.86 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.80/567.86 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.80x = 567.86 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.80x = 184,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,236.50/411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.39

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