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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.36, 600.12 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.36, 600.12 and 324.84 is: 447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.36 : 600.12 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.36/600.12 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.36x = 600.12 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.36x = 194,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,942.98/435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.77

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