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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 618.60 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 618.60 and 324.24 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 618.60 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/618.60 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 618.60 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 200,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,574.86/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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