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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 615.51 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 615.51 and 322.04 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 615.51 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/615.51 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 615.51 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 198,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,215.76/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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