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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 609.59 and 324.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 609.59 and 324.03 is: 446.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 609.59 = 324.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/609.59 = 324.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 609.59 × 324.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 197,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,528.54/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.74

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