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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 577.55 and 324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 577.55 and 324.89 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 577.55 = 324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/577.55 = 324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 577.55 × 324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 187,640.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,640.22/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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