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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 616.86 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 616.86 and 331.28 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 616.86 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/616.86 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 616.86 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 204,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,353.38/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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