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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.97, 568.53 and 324.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.97, 568.53 and 324.49 is: 447.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.97 : 568.53 = 324.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.97/568.53 = 324.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.97x = 568.53 × 324.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.97x = 184,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,482.30/411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.81

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