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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 616.64 and 437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 616.64 and 437.12 is: 602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 616.64 = 437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/616.64 = 437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 616.64 × 437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 269,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,545.68/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.77

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