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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.17, 617.49 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.17, 617.49 and 329.94 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.17 : 617.49 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.17/617.49 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.17x = 617.49 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.17x = 203,734.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,734.65/448.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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