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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 577.08 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 577.08 and 324.90 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 577.08 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/577.08 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 577.08 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 187,493.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,493.29/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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