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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.10, 616.70 and 364.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.10, 616.70 and 364.21 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.10 : 616.70 = 364.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.10/616.70 = 364.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.10x = 616.70 × 364.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.10x = 224,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,606.49/447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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