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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.45, 617.82 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.45, 617.82 and 316.23 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.45 : 617.82 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.45/617.82 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.45x = 617.82 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.45x = 195,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,373.22/447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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