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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 567.90 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 567.90 and 324.48 is: 447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 567.90 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/567.90 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 567.90 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 184,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,272.19/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.31

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