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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 609.27 and 324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 609.27 and 324.12 is: 446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 609.27 = 324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/609.27 = 324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 609.27 × 324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 197,476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,476.59/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.67

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