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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.70, 609.65 and 323.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.70, 609.65 and 323.85 is: 446.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.70 : 609.65 = 323.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.70/609.65 = 323.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.70x = 609.65 × 323.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.70x = 197,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,435.15/441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.99

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