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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 584.19 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 584.19 and 324.87 is: 448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 584.19 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/584.19 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 584.19 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 189,785.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,785.81/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.35

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