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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 616.73 and 307.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 616.73 and 307.58 is: 424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 616.73 = 307.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/616.73 = 307.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 616.73 × 307.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 189,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,689.19/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.12

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