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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.74, 672.18 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.74, 672.18 and 324.68 is: 487.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.74 : 672.18 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.74/672.18 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.74x = 672.18 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.74x = 218,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,243.40/447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.43

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