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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.38, 600.48 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.38, 600.48 and 324.68 is: 447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.38 : 600.48 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.38/600.48 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.38x = 600.48 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.38x = 194,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,960.84/435.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.80

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