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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.97, 667.24 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.97, 667.24 and 324.27 is: 485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.97 : 667.24 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.97/667.24 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.97x = 667.24 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.97x = 216,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,365.10/445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.15

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