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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.17, 610.40 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.17, 610.40 and 324.84 is: 447.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.17 : 610.40 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.17/610.40 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.17x = 610.40 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.17x = 198,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,285.44/443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.42

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