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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 617.67 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 617.67 and 350.16 is: 483.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 617.67 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/617.67 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 617.67 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 216,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,283.33/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.66

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