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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 618.06 and 342.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 618.06 and 342.78 is: 473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 618.06 = 342.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/618.06 = 342.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 618.06 × 342.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 211,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,858.61/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.58

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