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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.97, 600.12 and 324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.97, 600.12 and 324.45 is: 447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.97 : 600.12 = 324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.97/600.12 = 324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.97x = 600.12 × 324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.97x = 194,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,708.93/434.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.64

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