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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 617.76 and 323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 617.76 and 323.66 is: 446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 617.76 = 323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/617.76 = 323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 617.76 × 323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 199,941.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,941.11/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.58

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