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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.11, 619.17 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.11, 619.17 and 324.18 is: 447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.11 : 619.17 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.11/619.17 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.11x = 619.17 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.11x = 200,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,722.53/448.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.93

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