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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.74, 617.46 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.74, 617.46 and 324.20 is: 447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.74 : 617.46 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.74/617.46 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.74x = 617.46 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.74x = 200,180.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,180.53/447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.09

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