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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.59, 668.93 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.59, 668.93 and 324.09 is: 486.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.59 : 668.93 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.59/668.93 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.59x = 668.93 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.59x = 216,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,791.90/445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.53

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