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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.68, 585.12 and 324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.68, 585.12 and 324.92 is: 447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.68 : 585.12 = 324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.68/585.12 = 324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.68x = 585.12 × 324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.68x = 190,117.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,117.19/424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.67

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