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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 615.74 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 615.74 and 328.43 is: 452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 615.74 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/615.74 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 615.74 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 202,222.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,222.77/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.99

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