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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.82, 616.21 and 323.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.82, 616.21 and 323.29 is: 445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.82 : 616.21 = 323.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.82/616.21 = 323.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.82x = 616.21 × 323.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.82x = 199,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,214.49/446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.85

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