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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.61, 617.44 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.61, 617.44 and 323.01 is: 445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.61 : 617.44 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.61/617.44 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.61x = 617.44 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.61x = 199,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,439.29/447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.56

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