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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.59, 617.38 and 323.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.59, 617.38 and 323.05 is: 445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.59 : 617.38 = 323.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.59/617.38 = 323.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.59x = 617.38 × 323.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.59x = 199,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,444.61/447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.60

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