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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.50, 586 and 324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.50, 586 and 324.94 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.50 : 586 = 324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.50/586 = 324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.50x = 586 × 324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.50x = 190,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,414.84/424.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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