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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 570.15 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 570.15 and 324.48 is: 448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 570.15 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/570.15 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 570.15 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 185,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,002.27/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.29

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