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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.86, 570.33 and 324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.86, 570.33 and 324.57 is: 448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.86 : 570.33 = 324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.86/570.33 = 324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.86x = 570.33 × 324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.86x = 185,112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,112.01/412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.37

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