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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 612.47 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 612.47 and 326.34 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 612.47 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/612.47 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 612.47 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 199,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,871.83/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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