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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.20, 616.49 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.20, 616.49 and 314.01 is: 432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.20 : 616.49 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.20/616.49 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.20x = 616.49 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.20x = 193,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,584.00/447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.88

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