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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 616.74 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 616.74 and 315.96 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 616.74 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/616.74 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 616.74 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 194,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,865.17/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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