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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.67, 610.56 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.67, 610.56 and 324.68 is: 447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.67 : 610.56 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.67/610.56 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.67x = 610.56 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.67x = 198,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,233.57/442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.82

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