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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 619.28 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 619.28 and 324.28 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 619.28 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/619.28 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 619.28 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 200,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,818.16/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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