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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 661.04 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 661.04 and 324 is: 447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 661.04 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/661.04 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 661.04 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 214,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,176.96/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.10

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