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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 616.55 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 616.55 and 315.99 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 616.55 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/616.55 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 616.55 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 194,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,822.05/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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