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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.54, 569.19 and 324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.54, 569.19 and 324.94 is: 448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.54 : 569.19 = 324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.54/569.19 = 324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.54x = 569.19 × 324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.54x = 184,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,952.60/412.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.33

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