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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.41, 616.37 and 322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.41, 616.37 and 322.34 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.41 : 616.37 = 322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.41/616.37 = 322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.41x = 616.37 × 322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.41x = 198,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,681.84/446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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