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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 616.26 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 616.26 and 322.58 is: 445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 616.26 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/616.26 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 616.26 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 198,793.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,793.15/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.21

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