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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.98, 617.82 and 324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.98, 617.82 and 324.45 is: 447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.98 : 617.82 = 324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.98/617.82 = 324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.98x = 617.82 × 324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.98x = 200,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,451.70/447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.46

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