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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 615.45 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 615.45 and 315.96 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 615.45 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/615.45 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 615.45 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 194,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,457.58/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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