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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.90, 617.16 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.90, 617.16 and 324.87 is: 486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.90 : 617.16 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.90/617.16 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.90x = 617.16 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.90x = 200,496.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,496.77/411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.76

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