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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 568.52 and 324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 568.52 and 324.47 is: 447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 568.52 = 324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/568.52 = 324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 568.52 × 324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 184,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,468.70/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.79

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