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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.87, 582.92 and 324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.87, 582.92 and 324.47 is: 448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.87 : 582.92 = 324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.87/582.92 = 324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.87x = 582.92 × 324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.87x = 189,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,137.14/421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.33

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