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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.82, 618.09 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.82, 618.09 and 322.12 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.82 : 618.09 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.82/618.09 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.82x = 618.09 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.82x = 199,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,099.15/447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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