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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.01, 616.22 and 315.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.01, 616.22 and 315.79 is: 435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.01 : 616.22 = 315.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.01/616.22 = 315.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.01x = 616.22 × 315.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.01x = 194,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,596.11/447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.33

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