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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 616.28 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 616.28 and 329.80 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 616.28 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/616.28 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 616.28 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 203,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,249.14/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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