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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 618.66 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.60, 618.66 and 323.80 is: 446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.60 : 618.66 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.60/618.66 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.60x = 618.66 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.60x = 200,322.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,322.11/448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.55

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