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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 618.72 and 324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 618.72 and 324.11 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 618.72 = 324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/618.72 = 324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 618.72 × 324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 200,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,530.25/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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