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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 617.91 and 323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 617.91 and 323.14 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 617.91 = 323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/617.91 = 323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 617.91 × 323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 199,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,671.44/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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