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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.43, 618.64 and 323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.43, 618.64 and 323.81 is: 446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.43 : 618.64 = 323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.43/618.64 = 323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.43x = 618.64 × 323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.43x = 200,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,320.24/448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.72

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