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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.92, 617.24 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.92, 617.24 and 323.36 is: 445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.92 : 617.24 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.92/617.24 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.92x = 617.24 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.92x = 199,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,590.73/447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.59

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