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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 617.16 and 323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 617.16 and 323.33 is: 445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 617.16 = 323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/617.16 = 323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 617.16 × 323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 199,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,543.26/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.39

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