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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.85, 616.97 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.85, 616.97 and 322.78 is: 445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.85 : 616.97 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.85/616.97 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.85x = 616.97 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.85x = 199,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,145.58/446.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.67

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