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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.71, 600.24 and 324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.71, 600.24 and 324.67 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.71 : 600.24 = 324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.71/600.24 = 324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.71x = 600.24 × 324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.71x = 194,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,879.92/434.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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