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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.28, 616.50 and 307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.28, 616.50 and 307.16 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.28 : 616.50 = 307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.28/616.50 = 307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.28x = 616.50 × 307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.28x = 189,364.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,364.14/447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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