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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 616.65 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 616.65 and 316.08 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 616.65 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/616.65 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 616.65 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 194,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,910.73/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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