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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 616.94 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 616.94 and 322.76 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 616.94 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/616.94 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 616.94 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 199,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,118.86/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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