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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.07, 618.04 and 323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.07, 618.04 and 323.54 is: 446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.07 : 618.04 = 323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.07/618.04 = 323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.07x = 618.04 × 323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.07x = 199,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,960.66/448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.27

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