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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.75, 609.24 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.75, 609.24 and 324.18 is: 447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 609.24 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/609.24 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 609.24 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 197,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,503.42/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.09

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