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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.21, 610.62 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.21, 610.62 and 324.84 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.21 : 610.62 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.21/610.62 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.21x = 610.62 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.21x = 198,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,356.70/442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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