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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 616.21 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 616.21 and 322.52 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 616.21 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/616.21 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 616.21 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 198,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,736.16/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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