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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.78, 616.62 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.78, 616.62 and 322.46 is: 445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.78 : 616.62 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.78/616.62 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.78x = 616.62 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.78x = 198,835.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,835.29/446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.04

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