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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.85, 619.74 and 324.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.85, 619.74 and 324.78 is: 448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.85 : 619.74 = 324.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.85/619.74 = 324.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.85x = 619.74 × 324.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.85x = 201,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,279.16/448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.44

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