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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 617.69 and 323.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 617.69 and 323.35 is: 445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 617.69 = 323.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/617.69 = 323.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 617.69 × 323.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 199,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,729.33/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.94

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