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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.07, 616.66 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.07, 616.66 and 322.54 is: 444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.07 : 616.66 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.07/616.66 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.07x = 616.66 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.07x = 198,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,897.52/447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.89

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