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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 615.72 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 615.72 and 322.32 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 615.72 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/615.72 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 615.72 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 198,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,458.87/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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