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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.96, 619.38 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.96, 619.38 and 324.44 is: 447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.96 : 619.38 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.96/619.38 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.96x = 619.38 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.96x = 200,951.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,951.65/448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.59

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