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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 616.66 and 314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 616.66 and 314.58 is: 433.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 616.66 = 314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/616.66 = 314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 616.66 × 314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 193,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,985.67/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.90

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