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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 577.43 and 324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 577.43 and 324.81 is: 448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 577.43 = 324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/577.43 = 324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 577.43 × 324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 187,553.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,553.41/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.38

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