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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.11, 616.65 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.11, 616.65 and 323.18 is: 445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.11 : 616.65 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.11/616.65 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.11x = 616.65 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.11x = 199,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,285.86/447.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.72

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