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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.51, 615.35 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.51, 615.35 and 321.96 is: 443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.51 : 615.35 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.51/615.35 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.51x = 615.35 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.51x = 198,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,118.89/446.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.70

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