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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.09, 616.59 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.09, 616.59 and 314.07 is: 433.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.09 : 616.59 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.09/616.59 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.09x = 616.59 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.09x = 193,652.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,652.42/447.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.14

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