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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.66, 618.87 and 324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.66, 618.87 and 324.46 is: 447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.66 : 618.87 = 324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.66/618.87 = 324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.66x = 618.87 × 324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.66x = 200,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,798.56/448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.55

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