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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 619.35 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 619.35 and 324.44 is: 447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 619.35 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/619.35 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 619.35 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 200,941.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,941.91/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.89

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