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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.22, 616.87 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.22, 616.87 and 322.68 is: 445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.22 : 616.87 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.22/616.87 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.22x = 616.87 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.22x = 199,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,046.91/447.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.08

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