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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.77, 662.24 and 324.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.77, 662.24 and 324.61 is: 448.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.77 : 662.24 = 324.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.77/662.24 = 324.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.77x = 662.24 × 324.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.77x = 214,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,969.73/479.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.07

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