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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 616.68 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 616.68 and 330.48 is: 455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 616.68 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/616.68 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 616.68 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 203,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,800.41/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.81

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