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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 609.21 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 609.21 and 323.49 is: 446.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 609.21 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/609.21 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 609.21 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 197,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,073.34/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.39

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