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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 616.82 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 616.82 and 322.83 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 616.82 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/616.82 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 616.82 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 199,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,126.39/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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